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  • BonesB Online
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    @Duluth said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    Fuck you two are over sensitive about Robertson

    If Havili is his reserve ten going into the playoffs he should game some game time there

    It’s a simple point. No need for the circle the wagons. It wasn’t even a criticism you tedious fluffybunnies

    Looks like the welcome worked eh.

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    @Duluth I don't think Havili necessarily would.. (need a few starts in the 10 jersey - going into playoffs) with the way he's utilized within the Crusader's attacking systems, he's used primarily as a second playmaker and is stationed at first-receiver half of the time anyway, it would be a pretty straight forward transition, I think.

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    @kiwi_expat

    Maybe, but it’s still a risk. So it’d make sense to mitigate it.

    This game is probably better than the Reds match to experiment.. I assume the Reds will get something close the top Crusaders xv

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    @Duluth wonder if last seasons npc premier winger Kini Naholo get another run with the red and blacks this Friday

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    @Duluth said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    Fuck you two are over sensitive about Robertson

    If Havili is his reserve ten going into the playoffs he should game some game time there

    It’s a simple point. No need for the circle the wagons. It wasn’t even a criticism you tedious fluffybunnies

    I don't see where I Am over sensitive, I am not disagreeing with you on game time for Havili at 10.But I think Robertson is heading that way and I was explaining why I thought that,and it may be a big mistake not giving Havilli game time at 10.
    So if he does and it back fires and we fuck up in the play offs because of it,I will call it was a fuck up by Robertson.

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    @FakatavaFuture said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    @Duluth wonder if last seasons npc premier winger Kini Naholo get another run with the red and blacks this Friday

    I hope he does for me I would like to see him get some development time.

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    @Chris said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    @Duluth said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    Fuck you two are over sensitive about Robertson

    If Havili is his reserve ten going into the playoffs he should game some game time there

    It’s a simple point. No need for the circle the wagons. It wasn’t even a criticism you tedious fluffybunnies

    I don't see where I Am over sensitive, I am not disagreeing with you on game time for Havili at 10.But I think Robertson is heading that way and I was explaining why I thought that,and it may be a big mistake not giving Havilli game time at 10.
    So if he does and it back fires and we fuck up in the play offs because of it,I will call it was a fuck up by Robertson.

    I think Razor would opt for the more experienced backline if Mo'unga karked - so LF/Bridge, Havili, Goodhue, Ennor, Reece, Jordan > LF/Bridge, Burke, Havili, Goodhue, Reece, Jordan.

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    @kiwi_expat said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    @Chris said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    @Duluth said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    Fuck you two are over sensitive about Robertson

    If Havili is his reserve ten going into the playoffs he should game some game time there

    It’s a simple point. No need for the circle the wagons. It wasn’t even a criticism you tedious fluffybunnies

    I don't see where I Am over sensitive, I am not disagreeing with you on game time for Havili at 10.But I think Robertson is heading that way and I was explaining why I thought that,and it may be a big mistake not giving Havilli game time at 10.
    So if he does and it back fires and we fuck up in the play offs because of it,I will call it was a fuck up by Robertson.

    I think Razor would opt for the more experienced backline if Mo'unga karked - so LF, Havili, Goodhue, Ennor, Reece, Jordan > LF, Burke, Havili, Goodhue, Reece, Jordan.

    Yeah I reckon he will too , experience counts in playoffs as you said.

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    It could well be a change of policy or just a pragmatic decision given IMO the other two options aren’t really up to it.

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  • GrooterG Online
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    haven't seen Mitch drumstick Drummond play for awhile so I'm sure fitness permitting he'll be back this week

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    @FakatavaFuture Drummond got Covid when they were in Perth. Should be back, if fitness isn't an issue.

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    Crusaders team will be named at 6:30pm

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    Crusaders

    1 Finlay Brewis
    2 Ricky Jackson
    3 Fletcher Newell
    4 Zach Gallagher
    5 Sam Whitelock (VC)
    6 Scott Barrett (C)
    7 Tom Christie
    8 Ethan Blackadder
    9 Bryn Hall
    10 Fergus Burke
    11 Leicester Fainga'anuku
    12 Jack Goodhue (VC)
    13 Braydon Ennor
    14 Sevu Reece
    15 Chay Fihaki

    RESERVES:
    16 Shilo Klein
    17 Tamaiti Williams
    18 Oli Jager
    19 Dominic Gardiner
    20 Corey Kellow
    21 Mitch Drummond
    22 Simon Hickey
    23 George Bridge

    https://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/crusaders-team-named-to-play-fijian-drua/

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    There are a few players in that 23 who make me nervous. If the Drua get in one of their moods I am not sure how some of those Crusader players will cope.

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    @Stargazer Dog Roll at 6, Jack as vice Captain! I thought they would include Kini on the bench but seeing as tho it's their first home game in ages it makes sense to reward the crowd with a superstar like George Bridge🙂

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    @FakatavaFuture got to have a world beating superstar to come on in case Ennor has to go off.

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Mesulame Dolokoto, Nemani Nagusa (c), Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Vinaya Habosi, Teti Tela, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Taliga

    Reserves: Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Manasa Saulo, Chris Minimbi, Raikabula Momoedonu, Leone Nawai, Ilaisa Droasese, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

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    replied to Duluth on last edited by taniwharugby
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    Momoedonu

    I think this will be his first outing this year...apparently highly rated, but I haven't been overly impressed with what I saw at npc level last year, so will be interesting to see iow he goes if he gets on.

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  • ChrisC Offline
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    @Crazy-Horse said in Crusaders v Fijian Drua:

    There are a few players in that 23 who make me nervous. If the Drua get in one of their moods I am not sure how some of those Crusader players will cope.

    What players make you nervous
    Burke,Finaki.Klein and Jackson

    The rest are ok, Brewis played well against the Brumbies when he came on

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    @Chris
    Brewis is very promising. He is still a youngster but next year, he could leapfrog Bower in the pecking order at LHP.

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